Poultry Sausage

Barcode 5060183830622

Yes — Poultry Sausage is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: flavorings (industrial flavor additives), stabilizer E452 (polyphosphates), preservative E250 (sodium nitrite), antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate), glucose (refined isolated sugar), and lucosaccharides (industrial carbohydrate/sugar ingredient). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

poultry meat (chicken 32%, turkey 29%)
OK

pork meat
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

glucose

A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
OK

lucosaccharides
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

flavorings

A generic term for added flavoring substances, which may include natural or artificial flavors, essential oils, or synthetic compounds used to impart taste.
OK

stabilizer: e452
UPF

sodium nitrite

A curing agent and preservative used to inhibit microbial growth and fix color, commonly used in cured meats; can form nitrosamines under certain conditions.
OK

vegetable extract

Liquid extract obtained from vegetables, used for flavoring; can be a base for flavorings but may vary in processing.
OK

smoking agents
UPF

antioxidant: e301

E301 corresponds to sodium ascorbate/ascorbate salt used as an antioxidant additive
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.

Common questions about Poultry Sausage

Is Poultry Sausage ultra-processed?

Yes — Poultry Sausage is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: flavorings (industrial flavor additives), stabilizer E452 (polyphosphates), preservative E250 (sodium nitrite), antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate), glucose (refined isolated sugar), and lucosaccharides (industrial carbohydrate/sugar ingredient). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Poultry Sausage are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Poultry Sausage as ultra-processed markers: flavorings, sodium nitrite, antioxidant: e301. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.